Events

GCSEs are being reformed, so Ofqual is consulting on how it should assess them. As part of that consultation, the exam regulator is running short ‘discussion events’ for each subject. Ofqual’s discussion events for citizenship are in Birmingham on 11 November and London on 13 November. The consultation is one of two that run until the middle of November 2014. […]

On 25 April, 100 students from across the country will unite at Royal Holloway University to debate and draft a modern-day Magna Carta for the nation. The young law makers will gather at Royal Holloway to debate and draft a modern-day Magna Carta for the nation. It will be the first in a series of […]

The tenth International citizED conference takes place on 17-19 July 2014 at the University of Birmingham. The theme: ‘Raising standards in citizenship education: ideas, ideals and issues from around the world’. Places are £100. To book yours, email Aidan Thompson at Birmingham University. The organisers are also calling for papers. They are after proposals that […]

The first annual Parliament Week is launching on 31 October 2011 and running through 6 November. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers and young people to explore the work and role of Parliament and, through the theme of ‘Stories of Democracy’, to see how decisions made in Westminster have an impact on everyone’s lives. […]

Danny Bartlett’s campaign for political education seems to have struck a chord: on Tuesday he will speak on the main stage at the Conservative Party Conference. Danny, who set up Hands Up Who’s Bored because he found politics boring, will discuss his support for citizenship education as well as how to engage apathetic young people […]

The UK’s first ever Parliament Week takes place between 31 October and 6 November 2011. The week comprises a programme of activities exploring how and why the Houses of Parliament matter to everyone. At Democratic Life we think this is a great opportunity to show your MP a citizenship class in action. The theme for Parliament […]

The International Centre for Education for Democratic Citizenship’s conference, ‘Citizenship, Society and Social Justice: new agendas?’, is taking place on Friday, 1 July at Birkbeck, University of London. Democratic Life is a proud supporter of the conference, which will explore the many possible relationships between citizenship and education, including formal citizenship education. Through its plenary […]

Democratic Life will be hosting a drinks reception in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 January 2011. Distinguished speakers from both educational and political backgrounds will highlight citizenship education’s unique position in England’s National Curriculum (as the only subject that teaches young people about our political system and how they can get involved in […]